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4. Pour new oil of the proper type through the center hole
of the filter. Stop pouring when the oil reaches the
bottom of the threads.
5. Allow a minute or two for the oil to be absorbed by
filter material, then pour off the excess oil.
6. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on
the replacement filter.
7. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter.
Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket
contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an
additional 1/2 turn.
8. Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil;
refer to Changing the Oil, page 28.
Servicing the Tracks
Check the tracks for excessive wear and clean them
periodically. If the tracks are worn, replace them.
Cleaning the Tracks
1. With a bucket on the loader arms, lower the bucket to
the ground so that the front of the traction unit lifts off
of the ground a few inches.
2. Stop the engine, and remove the key.
3. Using a water hose or pressure washer, remove dirt
from each track system.
Important Ensure that you only use high-pressure
water to wash the track area. Do not use a high-pressure
washer to clean the rest of the traction unit. High-pressure
washing can damage the electrical system and hydraulic
valves or deplete grease.
Important Ensure that you fully clean the road
wheels, the tension wheel, and the drive sprocket (Fig.
34). The road wheels should rotate freely when clean.
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Figure 34
1. Track
2. Tension wheel
3. Road wheels
4. Drive Sprocket
Adjusting the Track Tension
Check and adjust the track tension every 100 operating
hours. There should be 2-3/4 in. (7 cm.) between the
tension nut and the back of the tension tube (Fig. 35). If
not, adjust the track tension using the following
procedure:
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Figure 35
1. 2-3/4 in. (7 cm)